Tringa ochropus
The green sandpiper has a distinctive colouring. They have dark upperparts with a white rump and pale underparts.
Whilst standing, this wading bird has a tendency to bob up and down. They are rather nervous and will fly off when disturbed - in a zig-zag fashion.
When in flight, the green sandpiper looks similar to a large house martin.
Their diets mainly consist of insects.
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